The Ghosts of the River Thames Part 2: Basildon Park, Mapledurham, Pangbourne, Wargrave

[@TheLinguist612]

Your video is wonderful in every aspect. I appreciate your research, delivery and, especially, the fact that you present completely different stories than the usual over-played ones. Many thanks!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thanks for watching and thank you for your kind comment. I am so pleased you enjoyed the video for sure. Lots more to come 👻🙋‍♀️

[@danny1983ish]

@ghostcasebook1266 just an FYI, my dad is the lock keeper at Richmond lock, he has also featured on telly on an episode of the secrets of the thames

[@robertc4835]

Thank you for these fascinating stories 😊 Your voice is very soothing, perfect for paranormal narration (or even a podcast!)

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much! You’re very kind 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@robertc4835]

@@ghostcasebook1266 You’re welcome! Does your page have an Instagram?

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I don’t at present have any social media as I would need to run it but I might think about it for the future, as well as a Ghost Casebook shop!👻🙋‍♀️

[@robertc4835]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Oh cool, definitely consider it! Oh I might check out the shop if it gets up and running! 😁

[@lizscutt7899]

Lovely atmospheric video and so well-done. First time my 80 Yr old mum. Listened with me it's a dark rainy night inour holiday caravan near Glastonbury ❤❤❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and best wishes to your wonderful mum and yourself in your holiday caravan. My burning question is: are you going to The George and pilgrim in Glastonbury? Supposedly very haunted. Have a wonderful weekend and all the best to your fantastic mum! 🙋‍♀️👻🙏

[@KimberlySays...]

I saw this notification while at work today. Finally settling to watch.. Thank you, 😊!! 👍

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Hope you enjoyed it! 👻🙋‍♀️

[@KimberlySays...]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Always!!!😊

[@MrsCraigJrPhiladelphia]

I'm praying for everyone❤

[@tamsin1969]

Blessed be ❤

[@ianmorris4922]

Thanks,reciprocated Mrs C!🫂

[@meighanlynne]

Contentment!! A spooky video on a cold rainy night in the SouthEast of the US. Eating Pringles and holding my Jaspurr enjoying your soft unique voice. 💜 Thank you ma’am. 😊

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Hope you enjoyed it! Is Jaspurr a little cat? I hope the Pringles were good too 🐱🎃❤️

[@meighanlynne]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Yes ma’am, the video was awesome as usual. Jaspurr and I are getting ready for the Halloween video. I changed my thumbnail to Jaspurr. She is my baby! 😺👻

[@walkingdad6978]

Hot brew, cakey snacks…. Must be GC time! Feet up and relax with beautiful storytelling, told in your own inimitable way 😊 I cannot express how much I look forward to seeing a notification from my favourite channel. You’re smashing this Nicola….. you so need to do a podcast, even if it’s just retelling the stories on here. Truly magnificent work 😊❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it! I am so glad you love the channel and thank you for commenting as ever 🙋‍♀️How come there’s no sign in Tesco for “Cakey snacks’? There should be one! I don’t know where to begin with a podcast. Don’t you need to have guests? Are there any good podcasts I could listen to in order to get ideas? 👻🙋‍♀️🤔

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Yes she does need to do a podcast.

[@walkingdad6978]

@@ghostcasebook1266 I listen to quite a few different podcasts. Ghost Tales by the Fireside would be a good study for subject matter. Murder Mile would be a good study for style. No need for guests and you could expand some of the individual stories and set the scene with a description of life at that time 🤔😁🤩🥰

[@gerardskippon3099]

Many Thanks for the episode, as always full of Background on the places, people and their Stories and Tragedies. I now know the basis of "Bill Sykes". Once again thank you.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Yes, I didn’t know that about Bill Sykes until I researched this, but I thought that was interesting 👻🙋‍♀️

[@RubyMarkLindMilly]

Fantastic stuff watching in bed on sunday morning just the best to chill out too 😍👍

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much Ruby 👻🙋‍♀️

[@silvernova354]

I always look forward to seeing more of these vids. Thanks so much. 👍

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them and thank you so much! 👻🙋‍♀️

[@jeffaltier5582]

As usual, your stories are greatly enhanced with the great use of photos and paintings.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them and thank you so much Jeff! I am a bit of an art buff so I like to use paintings and illustrations to add to the videos. I hope you find them relaxing too! 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@alfredgeorge317]

Thank You Nicola... Hope the baby kitty is doing well. My question is....these are beautiful scenes...is all of Britain this beautiful?

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Well, Alfred, the scenery can be beautiful and the Thames is magnificent when it’s left to be itself; we’ve had all sorts of dreadful water company pumping sewage into the waters of the UK and I wouldn’t swim in the Thames any more, sadly. 👻🙋‍♀️

[@ianmorris4922]

The bits 'authorities' haven't messed up but left as natural as poss,Alfred m8,yes.

[@thurayya8905]

Yours are the only videos that I sit and watch from start to finish. Although I have never lived in England, watching your videos are like going home.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow that’s so kind. Thank you ever so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@ianmorris4922]

check your ancestors m8!😊 ☮️🩵🖖🏻✝️♾️🕉🪬⚛️

[@sebby324]

You must have been English in a past life 😊

[@tootles1969]

Another fab video Nicola. Please, please, please do keep them coming!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I will, don’t worry. Lots more to come 👻🙋‍♀️

[@suecrowhurst4393]

Thankyou for this been lovely to listen to the history, and ghosts stories, remember the first one about the Thames , great thankyou again

[@heathermclaren9676]

Hi Nicola. Great video. I really enjoyed it. Imagine hanging an eight year old child. That has got to be one of the most disgusting and tragic things I have ever heard. I hope you're doing well and that everything is okay with lovely Moonie:)

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I know! 8 years old. 😞 thank you for your thought for Moonie; she’s ok today. Eating a bit but sleeping all the time bless her 👻😺

[@heathermclaren9676]

@@ghostcasebook1266 So glad to hear 🙂

[@freedpeeb]

Very pleasant listening. I am always pleased to find a new video on this channel. Thank you!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thanks for listening and so pleased you enjoyed the video 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@lizstevenson7801]

As always you have presented this video beautifully, the historic content told with such dignity and empathy. Thank you for all your hard work researching Ghost stories for us to enjoy. 💕🇦🇺

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you very much Liz! I am so glad you enjoyed the video and the stories. Thank you 👻🙏🙏

[@dubliner1100]

Another wonderful and gripping episode. My weekend is now complete. Great research, spellbinding narrative and beautiful photography 👌

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much 🙋‍♀️🙏

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

I really enjoyed this, thank you so much!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@90sIndieGrungeScene]

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is one of my favourite films. It's fantastic! I highly recommend watching it ❤. Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@thurayya8905]

I have seen the first part and, while I didn't expect to like it, it is marvelously done!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I will have to look out for it. Charles Dance is in it, I think. And he was in the Crown!

[@90sIndieGrungeScene]

​@@thurayya8905I didn't expect to either. It's really quite funny in places but in a very dry way. It's so well done! ❤

[@90sIndieGrungeScene]

​@@ghostcasebook1266yes it does. I love him too. It's also got Lily James, Sam Riley and Lena Headey all of which I love too :D

[@damedavidfrith55]

Thanks for another cracking vlog very interesting and informative well put together 😊

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much! I am so pleased you enjoyed the video 👻🙋‍♀️

[@jasonmepham6757]

Fantastic content as usual. I always look forward to your presentations.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Much appreciated! Thank you kindly Jason and I am glad you enjoyed the video. Lots more to come too 👻🙋‍♀️

[@mjrchapin]

Wow, another detailed, well researched, well-written presentation! Scary but with so much supporting history and background. Thank you!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you ever so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@hauntinggoingonwithangelamylif]

Beautiful I admire your knowledge of social history and who have died and found who they are. Hope your dreams come true ❤❤❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Goodness me, thank you kindly 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@donnicholas7552]

Interesting stories! I look forward to the next installment. 👻👻😀

[@ghostcasebook1266]

More to come Don and thank you so much my friend 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Great stories and marvelous production. Many thanks :)

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow thank you so much 👻🙏🙏

[@Spitfiresammons]

Great video of 2 part story of the ghost of river Thames. Could you do the most haunted parks of England.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much. Do you mean sort of National Parks or ordinary, recreational type parks? 👻🙋‍♀️ I could definitely look into it though, 🙂

[@Spitfiresammons]

@@ghostcasebook1266 yeah that's the one.

[@celestenova777]

Great video, enjoyed all the cases. I thought the Betty Price haunting was particularly creepy, imagine seeing the wet footprints 🫢. Old pub hauntings are my favourite I think. Thanks for your work, always impeccable.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and I must say I agree; Betty Price sounds like a nightmare! Thank you for your kind words and continued support as ever Celeste 👻🙋‍♀️😸

[@antw2593]

One of, if the not the best ghost story chanels out there. The whole atmosphere is relaxed, keep up the great work!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow, thank you! what a kind comment. I am so pleased you enjoy the videos. More to come 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@natashahiggins2383]

My absolute favourite channel you make my Friday thanks so much

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow, thanks! I hope you enjoyed the video 👻🙋‍♀️

[@natashahiggins2383]

Loved it 🙏

[@lindarichards2218]

Great episode Nicola 👍🏻 Great stories and brilliant research but of all the stories the ghost cat is my favourite, thats one ghost i wouldn't mind😊 Looking forward to your next video. Thanks and i hope Moonie is feeling better. 👻

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you Linda. She’s hanging in there at the moment and she is eating whereas the other day she was completely off for about 2 days and I thought is she going to makes it? She is pretty little now but she’s still eating, moving, even jumping 👻😸🙏

[@nicolejones9117]

The Grotto should be restored. It is amazing.

[@paulinemahon884]

Great vid ty

[@Aveatquevale-w6m]

Another fantastic upload, brilliantly narrated, thank you🙂🙂🙂

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@lauraholmes2402]

I live near an old asylum that’s being converted into flats. I’ve seen too many horror films to trust it.

[@sonjacarlson5031]

Interesting and well researched as usual. Thank you Nicola

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much! I am so pleased you enjoyed the video 👻🙋‍♀️

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi, awesome live ghost stories video. I enjoyed it. Your videos are wonderful. How are you and Moonie your cat doing? I'm doing well. My cat Benjamin is doing well also. He's always running around my apartment. The weather in Ontario, Canada is warm. How is the weather where you are? Have a great weekend. See you next video 😊

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Hi Michelle Moonie is doing ok. She’s hanging in there. She can still walk and jump which is good. She’s sleeping and eating a lot more. last week she was very withdrawn and hiding under furniture, but she’s a bit better today. It’s turning a bit cooler here but it is sunny too. I was reading some stories about Toronto and Hamilton this week. 👻🙋‍♀️

[@amb163]

Thank you for this series. Looking forward to the rest!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

More to come! Thank you 👻🙋‍♀️🙂

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Another excellent historic video.Your love for the subject matter shines thru.I know every one of your videos will have my full attention.Cheers.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow, thank you Clifford, that’s so kind 👻🙋‍♀️

[@ccasey1904]

Thank you Nicola for another fun haunted episode! I wish I had heard about (is it?) Mapledurham, the Elizabethan home with all the priest holes years ago. I especially would have loved to have seen the one under a sliding fireplace! You present everything very nicely and I like all the information you give as well. Sending well wishes your way to you and Mooncat. Can’t wait for the next one. Be well . 🙋‍♀️👻🐾🐾🐾😊🥰🐈💐

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Oh wow! Thank you so much. At the moment, Mapledurham isn’t open to the public as it is undergoing repairs but I think it does plan to reopen as it is a significant wedding venue and attraction. Mooncat is doing ok at the moment; thank you for thinking of her. 😸🙏🙋‍♀️👻

[@kittima3218]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you think so! Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@sarahH1988]

Another lovely video thank you

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you so much 👻

[@heathers.512]

So very enjoyable! Thank you.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@pmajudge]

NICE ONE !! SCARY !! MANY THANKS INDEED! FROM, U.K. (2023).

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching and commenting 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@chrisnicholl6078]

Absolutely excellent as ever! ❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you kindly Chris 👻🙋‍♀️

[@jamescasey1696]

This should be wonderful! Just in bed and tuned in! ❤💀👻☠🎃

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much James 👻🙋‍♀️

[@garethconnor9113]

Great video

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 👻🙋‍♀️

[@joansavage1857]

Thank you, this has been so fascinating!! ❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You are very welcome as always Joan, thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@LanceHarding]

Thank you for another insightful video Nicola 👻👻

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it Lance! How are you? I hope you’re really well 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@LanceHarding]

@@ghostcasebook1266 not too bad thank you, I saw a little girl spirit a few weeks ago in the community hall we attend every tuesday.... hope you are well too.

[@faithw20]

I love your channel!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much!👻🙋‍♀️

[@Contessa6363]

Wonderful video Nicola! I am enjoying learning about all the various ghost stories you have presented on your channel. I have never heard of most of these! Keep up the great work!😃👍👍♥️♥️🐕😺🐕🐕♥️

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much! I will 👻🐱

[@EnqlishRoses69]

Well done as always 🤩

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you 😁👻🙋‍♀️

[@jenniferlevine5406]

I really enjoyed this new video. I have probably said it before, but the depth of your research and high quality is amazing, and just makes these videos stand out. Also, the images you provide are really beautiful which adds so much to these great videos. Thanks so much!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Wow, thank you! I am so glad you enjoy the way I make the videos. Sometimes I think I should change the format but I feel like I am developing my style, I suppose! 👻🙋‍♀️

[@thurayya8905]

My feeling about poor Herbert is that someone (large boy or young man) saw him, admired his fishing rod, and grabbed it while pushing him in the water. They just wanted to steal his fishing rod and did not realize he could not swim. Herbert didn't know how to float or tread water, and so panicked and drowned. Although he was found in four feet of water, that wasn't where he went in. It happened very suddenly; he wouldn't have even known the other boy was there until he was right behind him. When this young man heard about the drowning, he got rid of the fishing rod, breaking it up and burying it. I have no way of knowing if this is really true, just a feeling I have about it.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You could be right. it’s quite a narrow bridge so it would be easy to waylay him rather quickly, I suppose. Do you have a sort of psychic feeling about it (if that’s the right expression) as I find it fascinating when people get strong feelings about the stories? 👻🙋‍♀️🙂

[@thurayya8905]

@ghostcasebook1266 I wouldn't call them particularly strong; almost like a memory, as though I had read a newspaper article and was recalling what it said.

[@vezhopkins714]

great vid liked that there was an animal ghost story included .

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Yes indeed! A little ghost cat. At Mapledurham, people have heard ghostly horses too, apparently. 😸👻🙋‍♀️

[@WaterShowsProd]

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies is actually a much better film than you might expect. It really is a genuine adaptation of the classic novel, set during a desperate war for survival against zombies. It's really quite clever, and well done, and of course it's a lot of fun.

[@purdeyblackcat]

Hi Nicola. Thank you for another atmospheric video. You have a great gift for storytelling. Have you ever considered doing a video on Pluckley in Kent ? I visited it as a teenager and it reputedly has many ghosts . ❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I have and I probably will look at Pluckley in the future for sure. Thank you for your kind comment 👻🙋‍♀️

[@eoindee7007]

Excellent work as always Nicola 👏 well done and thank you 😊. Approaching 17k subscribers and no surprise given the quality research and presentation..I'm so happy to see your channel grow and wish you ever more success. I saved your video for tonight after a busy day and a workout. Thanks again and every good wish from Ireland 🇮🇪 😀 😊

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you! 😃 I know, I am amazed that I am approaching 17k subscribers as I started posting videos about a year ago. I really thought I would stop making videos in the spring thinking nobody wants to watch ghost stories in the summer, but I was wrong. So I am going to carry on and I have lots of plans for future videos 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@dinleyg]

Another great video - thank you. It's a lovely treat on a chilly Autumn Monday morning - and some great history ! (*_*)

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@robertandrews6555]

Another superb video, lve been binge watching/listening all day while at work since finding your channel last week..... Ive unfortunately never seen a spirit, but have seen and experienced A Lot of paranormal activity in my life, mostly in a house we moved into as a teenager, our collie started to often stare at emty space growling with his hackles up, pictures toppling off of sideboards, keys annoyingly going missing, only to turn up hours later in obvious places, and on one occasion Christmas celling decorations being violently shook at one end. But that was 30 odd years ago, so no way of recording or looking into it like now. Over the last 10 years in my house, we've experienced a week or so of very obvious activity in the same week as close family members have suddenly passed, thats happened on two separate occasions now. And one very special moment of me suddenly smelling smoke one evening so obviously that i jumped up thinking the kitchen was on fire, only to come back into the living room to say to my wife can you smell cigarette smoke she couldn't... I still could very obvious, so much so it irritated my nostrils..... It lasted about 30-45 seconds then instantly was gone...... It then appeared again a few moments later for a few seconds then was suddenly gone, my wife couldn't smell it..... That happened a few years ago now a couple of days after my wifes dear friend died (a heavy smoker)... It hadn't ever happened before or since.... Neither me or my wife have ever been smokers, and no one has smoked in our house in 25 years..... Looking forward to more content ❤️

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Oh wow and thank you ever so much! I am so glad you are enjoying the channel and welcome! Goodness me it sounds like your dog definitely was sensitive to something in your previous home and to think your home was on fire is truly unnerving. How awful. How strange that some of the incidents link to a dear friend or family member passing. I thank you for sharing your stories and I am fascinated by my viewer’s experiences. Take care 🙏👻🙋‍♀️

[@sharonstone8563]

I love your presentation and delivery of your videos. i adore the photos you include too. The 'now and then', perspective, really adds to the tails. It is lovely to listen to. Thank you.

[@paulguise698]

Hiya Nicola, I cant believe they went Skating on the ice, its just asking for trouble, I enjoyed your vlog, I'm glad there every 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes I cry, by the way Nicola I'm 46 years old, people in this time are taking their own lives because they've been accused of Aldultery, without a scrap of evidence, its just not fair, this is Paul in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I know! I was in Boston years ago and people were skating on the lake in the park but it was fully frozen as the winters there can be very harsh. I must admit, I don’t understand how the Thames could be frozen enough for skating but they got a ferry back to their home? But it was an actual event. Apparently, at the time, people were just glad that the Colonel Markham’s daughter was ok. The girl who drowned, Mary, nobody gave a fig about her and for a while she wasn’t even named. How awful. You’re right about people using the river to end their life. I read of a 16 year old servant who got dismissed for being 5mins late. She entered the river at Wargrave and that was it, sadly. 😞

[@paulguise698]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Hiya Nicola, was it Boston in Massachusetts? see when you put pictures of people up, are they the real people? or just someone from the time period?

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Yes in Boston USA. Wherever I can, I use the pictures of the people but sometimes I have to use images for illustration. It partly depends on how old the story is! 👻🙋‍♀️

[@paulguise698]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Thanks for letting me know Nicola

[@robtaylor5550]

@ghostcasebook1266 - Since discovering your channel six days ago via The Ghosts of Luxor Las Vegas, I've watched - and thoroughly enjoyed - another 14 videos! Turns out yours is the paranormal channel I didn't know I needed, and now I'm finding that the ones I've been watching pale in comparison. I'd like to add my voice to others who previously commented by saying that you needn't change a thing with your existing format. I think you've landed on something truly special here. Also, you have a wonderful voice for narration, and I'm so glad you elected to use it over an AI generated voice. I truly believe your content is all the richer for it. I'm commenting on this particular video owing to a coincidence that occurred while watching it. When you introduced the segment on Basildon Park, you mentioned that it was never completed. This remark immediately prompted me to think of a construction not far from my childhood home which was similarly never finished, and it's one that is also purported to be haunted. Being among your U.S. viewers, I grew up about 30 miles south of the New York State's beautiful Thousand Islands Region. Situated on the Saint Lawrence River near the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, the Thousand Islands are home to Boldt Castle, a popular tourist destination that I visited serveral times in my youth. As I continued to watch Ghosts of the River Thames Part 2, I found my attention split between Basildon Park and my recollections of Boldt Castle and its unique history. Then, about eight and a half minutes into your video, you mentioned the transfer of some furnishings from Basildon to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, thereby establishing a link between the two properties that were vying for my attention. As I'd been thinking about the Waldorf Astoria just moments before its mention, it was at that point I concluded that I'm supposed to write to you about this, so... here goes. I'm unsure if you might already have knowledge of Boldt Castle, but it is a six story, 120 room structure complete with service tunnels. Its surroundings include an impressive boathouse, a powerhouse, a drawbridge, the Alster Tower (a children's playhouse where the family lived while the castle was under construction), Italian gardens, and a dovecote. Ordered by George C. Boldt, the castle was intended to be a gift to his beloved wife Louise. Construction commenced in 1900 but was halted by a devastated George in early 1904, following Louise's passing. At that time, the exterior of the castle was completed but work on the interior was not all that far along. Following many years of neglect and abuse, the castle was acquired by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority with the goal of restoring it to the condition it was in when Louise died and work was halted. Boldt was a Prussian-born immigrant to the U.S. Upon his arrival in 1864, he took a job as a dishwasher in a New York City hotel. At the time, he was 13 years old and had nary a penny to his name. Despite his humble beginnings, he would eventually become a hotel magnate and a self-made millionnaire. As for the Waldorf Astoria connection, Boldt was managing the Waldorf Hotel before it merged with the Astoria in 1897, and he assumed management responsibilities of the Waldorf Astoria once the merger was complete. I have many fond memories of exploring Boldt Castle and the playhouse, and from walking the grounds. I can't say I ever heard or saw anything unusual during my visits. However, there was often a pervading sense of sadness to the place, and I did experience some notable cold chills in several different locations. It's just that in an unheated castle situated on a breezy island, it's difficult to differentiate the unnatural cold spots from the natural ones! What I CAN say is that it's a beautiful edifice and location, and with some interesting ghost lore attached. Whether or not you would consider featuring it in a future video, you might find it worth an image search and some light investigation into the castle's history. I've long found it to be a fascinating, heart-warming, and tragic one, all three. I'll close by saying thank you for all the research and hard work you put into your content. This channel truly is a cut above the rest, and I can't wait to explore more videos!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Oh wow! Thank you ever so much and firstly I am so glad you are enjoying the videos for sure. Secondly, I must look into Boldt Caslte and I really appreciate you bringing this to my attention. I love this! I really appreciate your time to write such a detailed comment and thank you again! 🙋‍♀️👻🙏

[@whitneylake2107]

I really enjoy the history behind the hauntings. Fascinating. Thank you

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them! I like to try and uncover the stories as much as I can 👻🙋‍♀️

[@mrgrizzlyrides]

Ah, well, defo worth the wait; brilliant work Nicola, thank you so much. Thinking of you and your cat. Take care Neil x

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You’re welcome 😊 Thank you so much Neil 👻🙋‍♀️

[@ianmorris4922]

4:00;what a lovely picturesque village this is! I really must try and see more of my country. August the 2nd,ah, great day indeed! Thanks Nicola

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I know what you mean. We quite often forget what we have. Clifton Hampden is very pretty and it has some very sweet little pubs. I read that Kate Bush moved there from another area of Oxfordshire as there was a cement factory either planned or operating nearby and they had permission for these big Lorries to pass very near her home. Something like that. 👻🙋‍♀️

[@foolonthehill731]

I like the postcard touch. They give a voice to somebody in a moment in time that might not have been heard for many many years. I might just keep an eye out for the interesting ones myself 🙂 Cheers for the vid as always X

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I totally agree! They are like text messages from the olden days and in fact that was literally what they were. So glad you enjoyed the video my friend 👻🙋‍♀️❤️

[@vbprogman]

Two lovely Thames videos. Much thanks. Had to jump in to save a guy once. He had, dare l say it, spent a little too long on the pub.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Oh my goodness me how mad! Was he ok? I bet that was a shock! Glad you enjoyed the video 👻🙋‍♀️

[@vbprogman]

@@ghostcasebook1266 lt was a long time ago. He was okay and, sobered up so quickly that he felt the need to go back into the pub soaking wet and stinking of the river. Apart from a tummy upset, only my clothes really suffered.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Great video! A request - I'd love to see a video on the ghosts of Hampton Court Palace! Keep up the great work!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

It is in the pipeline for sure, thank you kindly 🐱👻

[@AurielGrace]

Thank you!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You're welcome! 👻

[@stephkluske423]

Great Narration and brilliant content and accompanying video. As usual, fantastic Nicola. Well done 😊 🤗

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@tamsin1969]

You present these so well. I love watching. Thank you for your hard work researching and putting these together for us ❤

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them! You are very welcome. I enjoy making videos so I will continue. Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@Contessa6363]

Wow 8 years old?? It could very well be the boy doing the haunting! 😮😮😮

[@ziggymom]

In regards to Christmas albums, I think you might like Cher’s new Holidays album. I love it! Thank you for being there!

[@PressedSteel1919]

I enjoy this content.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@ianmorris4922]

Another GORGEOUS place!😍

[@ghostcasebook1266]

It really is! 😊

[@ianmorris4922]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Am just having a pre bed decaff Tea and watching your Cambridge University episode🤓👍🏻 Hope you are well hon.

[@sallyh7282]

Great video as always. There are some really tragic stories here. Thank you for your beautiful presentation.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You are very welcome 👻

[@sallyh7282]

@@ghostcasebook1266 💕

[@carolbrewster1907]

I enjoy lot what spoke very beautiful places very interesting so sad and haunted love heard these haunted stories

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them! Thank you kindly Carol 👻🙋‍♀️

[@Loverofcats14]

I was born in Reading and used to go to the George drinking with my friends, and have stayed there a couple of times. I also stayed at Mapledurham house, many years ago with my school on a trip.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I know the George in Reading for sure and thank you for sharing 👻🙋‍♀️🐱

[@ernestweaver5544]

I could live with that kitchen! That was good. Excellent job on both parts. Can't get enough of that history. I had that album. Ozzy must have some kind of history there. He's moved back to where you are at. US was getting too crazy for him I guess.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Hi Ernest and thank you so much. I’m glad you’re enjoying the tales from the River Thames 🙋‍♀️👻🐱🙏

[@nikbull1258]

Great work as always. Your numbers are growing.Yay.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

They are, thank you so much 👻🐱🎃

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

Your voice is perfectly executed and the speed is prefect

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Oh thank you so much 👻🙏🙋‍♀️

[@johelenfugate3498]

Thanks!

[@johelenfugate3498]

You’re welcome ! I enjoy your stories and I appreciate the work that you’ve put into them .

[@ghostcasebook1266]

You are very, very kind and I appreciate your generosity more than you know. I love making the videos and finding out all the history and details and your donation will help me to continue to make content that I hope you’ll find engaging. Bless you, my friend and stay tuned! New video tomorrow 6pm GMT Friday 26th Jan 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@paularthur9930]

Loved it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much 👻🙏

[@moiraebdon9253]

Thanks so much it's so interesting.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@patstokes7040]

Love these channel

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you ever so much indeed 🙋‍♀️👻🙏

[@johnarnehansen9574]

Love your work, have nice All Hallow's Eve!..

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you! Cheers! You too

[@nikkicoles2973]

I'm from Emmer Green, Reading, close to Mapledurham. My dad worked for Thames Water, he told my sister and I about Mapledurham House.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I love this! Thank you ever so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@dianetheisen8664]

Great video 📹 as always. I was particularly interested in the cat 🙀 spirit. I wonder what caused it to haunt👻? I'd love to feel it brushing up against me.🐈‍⬛🐾👻❤️‼️

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Good question! I genuinely am not sure. Maybe people in the pub would give it treats so it’s come back to a place it loved. 👻🐱👻🐱

[@dianetheisen8664]

@@ghostcasebook1266 Oh I like that theory‼️

[@moonbot1683]

Enjoy your videos 👍

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much 👻🙋‍♀️

[@gerardshort6149]

I knew a few of those stories about the ghosts and some i didn't i enjoyed that .

[@ghostcasebook1266]

That’s great Gerard; I am glad you discovered some new tales 👻🙋‍♀️🙏

[@sebby324]

I went to school in Pangbourne only ghost I heard of was somebody who suicided in the woods I hadn’t heard of this before

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Yes the cellar witch in Pangbourne really freaked me out! 😳

[@drangonfliepink79]

Lady fane gave me goose bumps keeped thinking i was seeing her in the pictures oh er

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Really, wow that’s so interesting. She does sound rather enigmatic, I think. 👻🙋‍♀️

[@tornadoe13]

I saw something once. It was on ducks walk in richmond upon thames and I was veey young. I saw a figure walking towards myself and my parents but it made no noise and had no head. I aaked my mum what it was and she hadnt aeen anything. Ive never seen anything like it again.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you for sharing this story. I think Richmond might be an episode on its own as there’s all sorts of happenings there! 👻🙋‍♀️ Were you scared by what you saw or did it not really register until later?

[@fluffyfour]

Basildon Park was also used for the 2005 Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley, as Netherfield. Not a zombie in sight! I visited just after they made the zombies version and the gardeners were full of the sight of the actors chasing each other through the grounds! Wonder what Austen would have thought!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Thank you so much for this. I do love Jane Austen. I did cover the ghosts of Bath not so long ago and there was a ghostly presence whilst filming another of her novels too 🐱👻

[@deanmc178]

i find your videos facinating ,, how can i contact you ??

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I am [e-mail] 👻🙋‍♀️

[@cadderley100]

I heard an interesting urban legend about the Thames one year, one hot summer. I don't know how true it is. Apparently, a group of student's decided to go swimming in the Thames one year, you know further down towards the source of the Thames, where it's calmer. Anyway, they are all diving down, as you do, touch the bottom, back up and all that sort of carry on. This one lad didn't watch where he was going, and he came back up to the surface, way to fast, with his mouth open. He ended up swallowing something that really shouldn't have been there. He ended up suffocating to death in the Thames. In one version of the story, it was a mangled 12" condom that went straight down his gullet. You really don't want to know about the second version of the story. Remember kids, always keep your mouths closed when your swimming round and you can't see what's in front of you. Important safety tip.

[@ghostcasebook1266]

Yikes! Thank you for sharing such a creepy story 🫣😱

[@pheart2381]

That poor woman living in the cellar. Did noone attempt to make any improvements in her situation?!!

[@ghostcasebook1266]

I’m going to put this out there; could it be that the owners were quite happy to accommodate her as a sort of primitive pest control? Was there a mutual benefit in that sense? 🤔

[@Distracted]

Partially into this and want to say that my opinion of Charles Dickens has been significantly lowered, to say the least.